Ambedkar
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar ; 14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956, popularly also known as Babasaheb, was an Indian jurist, political leader, philosopher,anthropologist, historian, orator, economist, teacher, editor, prolific writer, revolutionary and a revivalist for Buddhism in India, inspiring the Dalit Buddhist movement. He was also the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
Born into a poor Mahar (considered an Untouchable caste) family, Ambedkar campaigned against social discrimination, the system of Chaturvarna – the categorisation of Hindu society into four varnas – and the Hindu caste system. He converted to Buddhism and is also credited with providing a spark for the transformation of hundreds of thousands of Dalits or untouchables toTheravada Buddhism. Ambedkar was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India 's highest civilian award, in 1990.[3]
Overcoming numerous social and financial obstacles, Ambedkar became one of the first Dalits (untouchables) to obtain a college education in India. Eventually earning a law degree and doctorates for his study and research in law, economics and political science from Columbia University and the London School of Economics, Ambedkar gained a reputation as a scholar and practised law for a few years, later campaigning by publishing journals advocating political rights and social freedom for India 's untouchables.
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Early life and education
Ambedkar was born in the town and military cantonment of Mhow in the Central Provinces (now in Madhya Pradesh).[6] He was the 14th and last child of Ramji Maloji Sakpal and Bhimabai.[7]His family was of Marathi background from the town of Ambavade (Mandangad taluka) in Ratnagiri district of modern-day Maharashtra. They belonged to the Mahar caste, who were treated as untouchables and subjected to socio-economic discrimination.[8] Ambedkar 's ancestors had for long been in the employment of the army of the
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar ; 14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956, popularly also known as Babasaheb, was an Indian jurist, political leader, philosopher,anthropologist, historian, orator, economist, teacher, editor, prolific writer, revolutionary and a revivalist for Buddhism in India, inspiring the Dalit Buddhist movement. He was also the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
Born into a poor Mahar (considered an Untouchable caste) family, Ambedkar campaigned against social discrimination, the system of Chaturvarna – the categorisation of Hindu society into four varnas – and the Hindu caste system. He converted to Buddhism and is also credited with providing a spark for the transformation of hundreds of thousands of Dalits or untouchables toTheravada Buddhism. Ambedkar was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India 's highest civilian award, in 1990.[3]
Overcoming numerous social and financial obstacles, Ambedkar became one of the first Dalits (untouchables) to obtain a college education in India. Eventually earning a law degree and doctorates for his study and research in law, economics and political science from Columbia University and the London School of Economics, Ambedkar gained a reputation as a scholar and practised law for a few years, later campaigning by publishing journals advocating political rights and social freedom for India 's untouchables.
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Early life and education
Ambedkar was born in the town and military cantonment of Mhow in the Central Provinces (now in Madhya Pradesh).[6] He was the 14th and last child of Ramji Maloji Sakpal and Bhimabai.[7]His family was of Marathi background from the town of Ambavade (Mandangad taluka) in Ratnagiri district of modern-day Maharashtra. They belonged to the Mahar caste, who were treated as untouchables and subjected to socio-economic discrimination.[8] Ambedkar 's ancestors had for long been in the employment of the army of the